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Planes Narrowly Avoid Collision at Newark Airport
March 20, 2026
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Two passenger and cargo planes had a close call over the skies of Newark Liberty International Airport, raising concerns about air traffic management and safety.
In a harrowing incident, an Alaska Airlines passenger jet and a FedEx cargo plane narrowly avoided a collision over the skies of Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The close call, which occurred on Tuesday, January 17th, has raised serious concerns about air traffic management and aviation safety.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Alaska Airlines flight was on its final approach to the airport when the FedEx plane crossed in front of it, coming dangerously close. The FAA stated that the two planes were
Source: The New York Times
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